Pasta With Sausage, Arugula And Bread Crumbs From Real Simple

1. 1

   Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water; drain the pasta and return it to the pot.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bread crumbs and cook, stirring often, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Mix in the thyme and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; transfer to a small bowl. Wipe out the skillet.

3. 3

   Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and onion and cook, breaking up the sausage with a spoon, until the onion is soft and the sausage is browned and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the sausage mixture, arugula, and 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking water to the pasta and toss to combine (add more cooking water as needed to loosen the sauce). Serve sprinkled with the bread crumbs

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.